Pâte-sur-Pâte: From Paris to Stoke-on-Trent
Pâte-sur-pâte is a specialised decorative technique. Highly sought after, pâte-sur-pâte manufacturers in Stoke-on-Trent saw great success in the 19th and 20th centuries. History of the Technique The technique was developed in the mid-1850s by Parisian ceramics producer Sèvres in an attempt at recreating an earlier Chinese technique. It involves building up multiple layers of white …
Clarice Cliff’s Rhodanthe: Rare Collection Up For Auction
Coming Nov ’23 We are thrilled to present an exceptional collection of Clarice Cliff’s Rhodanthe designs. This was acquired from a passionate collector who meticulously preserved these treasures. Our auction, scheduled for November, offers an opportunity for individuals to own a piece of design history from one of the most renowned ceramic artists of all …
Top 20 Sales at Auction: Fine Art
July 2023 Our highly anticipated July Fine Art Auction was a novel, whirlwind adventure for the Potteries Auctions team. 4 days. Over 2,800 lots. An international audience of buyers. This impressive effort ultimately paid off as we saw some incredible sales over the 4 days and have documented the top 20 sales at auction for …
Weird and Wonderful Items Sold at Auction
Undoubtedly quirky, yet consistently popular, pottery by Simon Carroll often performs well at auction. This earthenware jug sold in our November 2021 Fine Art auction for £520! Many weird and wonderful items pass through our doors at Potteries Auctions and you may be surprised at the variety and breadth of items that can gain interest. …
A Preview of our July Fine Art Sale – Rare British Pottery, Jewellery and More!
This modern Wedgwood Flaxman design white and blue chess set consists of 32 items and comes with a sales estimate of £1,200 – £3,200 on day two of our July Fine Art auction. The Potteries Auctions July Fine Art sale is a three-day online auction taking place at 10am across Thursday 7th, Friday 8th and Saturday …
Highlights from our March 2023 Cobridge Auction
26 March 2023 Lot 112 was a De Lamerie Fine Bone China heavily gilded Black Exotic Garden patterned cup and saucer sets and a small bowl that sold for £170. Our March Cobridge auction took place this month on Sunday 26th March and featured an exciting array of items, from 20th-century British pottery and large collections …
Highlights from our March 2023 Fine Art Sale
Our Fine Art sale this month featured some exquisite oil paintings such as lot 1503; an oil painting of a canal in Venice from the School of Michele Marieschi in a gilt frame which sold for a spectacular £7,300. The first Potteries Auctions Fine Art sale of 2023 took place this month on Thursday 9th, Friday …
A Preview of our 2023 March Fine Art Sale
This George Tinworth Doulton Lambeth comical mouse group named “Cockneys at Brighton” will be available on day one of this three day Fine Art sale. Our March three-day online auction will be taking place at 10am on Thursday 9th, Friday 10th and Saturday 11th March. You can also check out our online catalogue for more information on the available …
A Preview of our 2022 November Fine Art Sale
This adorable rare Royal Doulton Bunnykins Oompah band set of figures is looking to sell for £250 – £500 at our November 2022 Fine Art sale. Our November three-day auction will be taking place at 10am on Thursday 10th, Friday 11th and Saturday 12th November. You can check out our online catalogue for more information on the available lots …
Who was George Tinworth? Plus Upcoming Tinworth Pieces in our November Fine Art Sale
With our November Fine Art sale rapidly approaching on the 10th November, we’d like to showcase one of the finest collections in the sale, which is that of George Tinworth Doulton Lambeth mice. These figures are very rare, and fought over by collectors. Before we showcase these fabulous lots, we’d like to take the opportunity …
Our Record Breaking Sale – July 2022 Fine Art Auction
Although we have already done a brief recap on our July Fine Art sale, we wanted to touch on it again and go into more detail in other areas, and also give a proper report on the star seller of the auction. The Bunnykins tableau prototype titled ‘Celebration Time’ – selling for a record price …
Highlights from our March 2022 Fine Art Sale
These gorgeous William Moorcroft vases were very popular at our March Fine Art auction. (L-R) Lot 1100 is a Moorcroft flambe vase in the fish design that sold for an outstanding £4,100, Lot 1011 is a Moorcroft squat vase in the Claremont design that sold for £2400, and Lot 1099 is a Moorcroft vase in …
A Recap of Our November Fine Art Sale
With our next Fine Art sale soon approaching on March 11th, we’d like to showcase some of our best results from our previous Fine Art sale from this past November to show you the areas that did the best, as well as showcasing some of our favourite and bestselling lots! Read on as we cover …
Highlights from our November 2021 Fine Art Sale
Our three-day Fine Art sale this month took place on Thursday 11th, Friday 12th and Saturday 13th November and featured an exciting array of items, from dinnerware and other household items to a very large assortment of rare British pottery pieces, timepieces and more. Plenty of lots from our Fine Art auction live from the Silverdale Saleroom …
A Preview of our November Fine Art Sale – Rare British Pottery, Jewellery and More!
This gorgeous ornate pair of rare William III silver candlesticks come with an estimated sale price of £3000-£6000 on day three of our November Fine Art auction The Potteries Auctions November Fine Art sale is a three-day online auction taking place at 10am across Thursday 11th, Friday 12th and Saturday 13th November. We are offering in-person viewing …
Who was Reginald George Haggar? Plus Haggar’s Final Sketch in our November Fine Art Sale
Reginald George Haggar (1905–1988) was a British artist that worked as a ceramic designer and later a teacher in The Potteries, before becoming a full time artist. Find out more about his life, as well as what is believed to be Haggar’s final creation coming up at auction as part of our November Fine Art …
Who Was Enoch Wood? Plus Upcoming Enoch Wood Pottery at Auction in our November Fine Art Sale
Enoch Wood was renowned for creating beautiful pottery pieces, such as this large lustreware figure. Find out more about the Burslem potter and check out some of the pieces we’ll have available at auction as part of our Fine Art sale next month. Photo credit: thepotteries.org If you’re familiar with the history of the The Potteries, …
Highlights from our July Fine Art Sale
These stunning William Moorcroft vases proved popular at our latest Fine Art sale. Lot 182 (left) was a Moorcroft Claremont Toadstool vase that sold for £1700, while lot 245 was a rare and unusual shaped Moorcroft vase, decorated with fish and jellyfish, that found a new home for £1200. Our Fine Art sale this month …
Wedgwood, Wedgwood & More Wedgwood! Upcoming Items in our July Fine Art Sale
These delightfully weird and wonderful Wedgwood Jasperware candlesticks modelled as grotesque fish with tails in the air are set to set for £150-£300 at the Potteries Auctions Fine Art Sale this July The Potteries Auctions July Fine Art sale is a three-day online auction taking place at 10am across Thursday 8th, Friday 9th and Saturday 10th July. …
A Preview of our March Fine Art Sale – Rare Royal Doulton, Gold Jewellery and More!
This collection of rare Royal Doulton Bunnykins figures from the Oompah Band in a green colour way is set to sell for £400-£800 at our first Fine Art sale of 2021 this month The Potteries Auctions March Fine Art sale is a two-day online auction taking place at 10am on Friday 12th March and Saturday 13th March. …
Highlights from our September Fine Art Sale
These large, rare Royal Doulton prototype witch and wizard character jugs, both modelled in the 1980s by William K Harper and sporting a not for resale back stamp, sold for £3100 and £3000 respectively at our September online auction earlier this month Our live online auction this month took place over the weekend of Saturday …
A Preview of our September Fine Art Sale
Lot 63 – This rare Shelley tulip-handled lemon and blue Art Deco tea set is set to go under the hammer for between £850-£1700 on the Saturday of our September sale The Potteries Auctions September Fine Art sale looks to be an interesting assortment of lots to attract every type of fine art buyer and …
Fine Art preview- Local history books
Potteries Auctions is currently based in Silverdale, Stoke-On-Trent, which means we are always looking for local history items and books to enter into our sales. In our previous auctions we have had many local interest books from around staffordshire and the Potteries, if you are interested in items like these then please keep up to …
Local Artists At Potteries Auctions
Throughout our auctions at Potteries Auctions in Staffordshire, we have sold a diverse range of art of different mediums. We are proud to have sold many pieces from local artists and we continue to look for pieces to include in our sales. Read on for more on local art that has come to auction with …